Nakamichi Shockwafe Ultra 9.2 eARC vs Klipsch Cinema 400 review
l would like to share my experience after comparing and testing two soundbars – Nakamichi Shockwafe Ultra 9.2 eARC vs Klipsch Cinema 400. The Nakamichi Shockwafe Ultra 9.2 eARC was rated 6.6, while the Klipsch Cinema 400 has a rating 4.6.
Audio features
Each of the models under consideration has active amplification type. A noticeable difference is the number of channels that Shockwafe Ultra 9.2 eARC has 9.2.4 and Cinema 400 has 2.1. These rivals can be compared in terms of power, 1300 (overall) versus 400 (overall) according to devices. The built-in subwoofer is not implemented in any of these models. An external subwoofer connects to the Shockwafe Ultra 9.2 eARC via wireless, but Cinema 400 has wired connection type. Rate 10 out of 10 received the Nakamichi Shockwafe Ultra 9.2 eARC for audio features and specs, but the Klipsch Cinema 400 received 5 out of 10.
Streaming services
Soundbars do not have AirPlay support. The units in this comparison do not support Spotify.
Connectivity
Both models do not have a wireless Wi-Fi interface. Soundbars from this comparison have Bluetooth support. There are 3/1 HDMI inputs/outputs in the Nakamichi Shockwafe Ultra 9.2 eARC versus 1/0 HDMIs in the Klipsch Cinema 400. As in the Shockwafe Ultra 9.2 eARC, so in the Cinema 400 there is the HDMI Audio Return Channel (ARC). We rated the connectivity of the Shockwafe Ultra 9.2 eARC at 9 out of 10, while the Cinema 400 was rated 8/10.
Features
None of these soundbars can be controlled using the app. Soundbars in this review are not equipped with a microphone. The models under consideration cannot become part of a multiroom system.
Multichannel surround
Dolby Atmos audio decoder is onboard the Shockwafe Ultra 9.2 eARC. The Shockwafe Ultra 9.2 eARC can work with surround sound due to DTS:X support. The Shockwafe Ultra 9.2 eARC was rated 10/10, while the Cinema 400 received a mark of 6/10 for multichannel surround.
Advantages Nakamichi Shockwafe Ultra 9.2 eARC over Klipsch Cinema 400
- Compatible with Dolby Atmos
- Compatible with DTS:X